Norway-Lithuania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.42B total volume •Norway surplus: $1.02B

NorwayLithuania

$2.22B

Exports (2023)

LithuaniaNorway

$1.20B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.02B

Surplus for Norway

Total Trade

$3.42B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Norway and Lithuania. Green line shows exports from Norway, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Norway-Lithuania commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

NorwayLithuania Exports

$2.22B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
51.4% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$1.14B
51.4% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$712.59M
32.1% of exports
3Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
$72.58M
3.3% of exports
4Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$28.17M
1.3% of exports
5Fish: frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$11.98M
0.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Norway's export portfolio to Lithuania demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

LithuaniaNorway Imports

$1.20B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
6.7% concentration
1Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
$80.63M
6.7% of imports
2Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$54.12M
4.5% of imports
3Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use
$54.05M
4.5% of imports
4Buildings: prefabricated, of wood
$46.64M
3.9% of imports
5Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$40.57M
3.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Norway's import pattern from Lithuania reveals significant dependencyin seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Norway demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Lithuania, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $3.42B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Norway-Lithuania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.42 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Norway maintains a surplus of $1.02 billion
  • Export Focus: Norway's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, fish: fresh or chilled, atlantic salmon (salmo salar) and danube salmon (hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Lithuania include seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $3.42B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Norway leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Norway's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Lithuania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.42B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.42B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $3.42 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Norway's trade surplus of $1.02 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Norway and Lithuania represents a total trade volume of $3.42 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Norway, with exports exceeding importsby $1.02 billion.

Export Strengths

Norway's exports to Lithuania total $2.22 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $1.14B or51.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Lithuania amount to $1.20 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), with Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) comprising6.7% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Norway's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023